Polls declared in Upper House election

The polls have been officially declared after the weekend's Upper House elections.

Long-standing Nelson incumbent Jim Wilkinson and the Liberal MLC for Pembroke, Vanessa Goodwin, were returned on Saturday.

They were joined at the poll declaration by Liberal newcomer Leonie Hiscutt who won the seat of Montgomery.

Mr Wilkinson says the results show Tasmanians vote on more than just social issues.

"Everybody accepts that social issues are important, but I think the main issues out there were the ones that I was mentioning; that is the economy, jobs, keeping children in Tasmania even if they do go away for a while."

Ms Goodwin says the results are a sign the community is embracing Liberal policies.

But she did not comment on whether Tasmanians can expect a similar result in next year's state election.

"They understand that we want to make Tasmania a place where it's open for business and that we really want to encourage development and to create jobs," she said.

"That's our main mandate that we're seeking support for from the community."

Mrs Hiscutt picked up 46 per cent of the primary vote to replace retiring Upper House president Sue Smith in the north-west seat.

She is keen to contribute to the party.

"I'm a Liberal at heart and I believe in our philosophies and that's why I've run as a Liberal and I was very privileged that they endorsed me," she said.

The final counts for Nelson and Pembroke will be released next week after the deadline for postal votes.